Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Badass (ranked 2942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Tarev (ranked 24094 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Badass!And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Tarev!The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tarev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badass moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tarev throws a series of punches but Badass moves out of range. Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarev pinned against the cage. Tarev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Badass scores with a takedown into Tarev's guard. Tarev wants to stand up but Badass is controlling him. Badass trying to control but Tarev is working from the bottom. Tarev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Badass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Badass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Badass won't allow Tarev to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Badass sitting in guard here, content to control. Badass drops back looking for a leg! Tarev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarev manages to kick Badass off! Badass jumps back into Tarev's guard. Tarev keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. That's one minute gone in the round. Tarev wants to stand and escape but Badass is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tarev leaves Badass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Badass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarev but Tarev pushes him off and we're back to square one.That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tarev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarev wants it to stay on the feet. Tarev throws a body shot but no joy. Tarev lands with a nice combination. Badass backs away looking to recover.Badass feints and as Tarev raises his hands in defense, Badass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Badass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tarev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarev is keeping the position for now. That's two minutes gone in the round. Badass wants to control from the top but Tarev keeps moving. Badass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tarev wants to get back to his feet but Badass is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.Konstantin Tarev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.Badass feints and as Tarev raises his hands in defense, Badass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tarev is looking to stand up but Badass isn't so interested in that idea. Badass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Tarev is looking to stand up but Badass isn't so interested in that idea. That's three minutes gone in the round.Badass drops back looking for a leg! Tarev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarev manages to kick Badass off! Badass jumps back into Tarev's guard. Tarev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Badass has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Tarev tries to break the clinch but Badass is controlling the position. Badass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarev is trying to break free. Tarev working hard to break the clinch. Badass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tarev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A frustrated look appears on Tarev's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tarev breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Badass is defended easily by Tarev.That's four minutes gone in the round. Badass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarev.
Tarev tries to bum rush Badass with a series of wild strikes but Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tarev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively. Badass shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarev sprawls well. He's pushed Badass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tarev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarev looks winded! Tarev throws a jab when Badass was well out of range. Badass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarev sprawls well. Tarev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Badass gets slowly back to his feet. Badass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.Tarev feints the counter takedown. Tarev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Tarev as Badass shoots in.The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.Badass manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarev on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarev's guard now, I'm sure.Tarev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Badass is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.Tarev breaks from the clinch.
Badass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarev swivels and escapes. Tarev throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Badass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Tarev dominated that round.The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Tarev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarev throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range. Badass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tarev napping and manages to drive through into side control! Tarev wants to get back to his feet.Badass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Badass tries for a kimura but Tarev is defending well. Badass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.Badass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarev, who protects the arm well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tarev is pushing Badass's head away, looking to escape. Badass manages to hold on to the position though.Tarev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.Badass tries for a kimura but Tarev is defending well. That's one minute gone in the round.Badass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Badass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Badass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Badass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Badass wants to control but Tarev is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.Badass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarev, who protects the arm well. Big Badass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.Badass tries for a kimura but Tarev is defending well. Badass tries for a kimura but Tarev is defending well. That's two minutes gone in the round. Badass trying to control the action but Tarev is working from the bottom. Tarev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Badass is controlling him well.Badass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Badass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Tarev is trying to buck Badass off.That's three minutes gone in the round.Badass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Badass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Badass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Badass prevents Tarev from escaping the position. Badass slows the pace down. Badass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. That's four minutes gone in the round. Tarev is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Badass wants to control but Tarev is keeping him busy. Tarev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Badass has just dragged him back down to the mat.Badass tries for a kimura but Tarev is defending well. Badass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarev, who protects the arm well. Badass is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tarev is pushing Badass's head away, looking to escape. Badass manages to hold on to the position though.And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Badass dominated that second round.OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tarev misses with a double jab.
Badass gets the takedown into side control. Badass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarev has escaped the position, nice work there. Tarev is trying to get back to his feet.Badass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarev, who protects the arm well. Tarev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!Badass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Tarev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Badass asserts his dominance and retains side control.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.Badass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. That's one minute gone in the round. Tarev tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Tarev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Badass. Badass swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Badass!